Spreading the wealth unevenly

Political | 207166 hits | Oct 13 6:35 am | Posted by: leewgrant

Nova Scotians in Conservative ridings should be feeling a little action in their economic plan by now, because an analysis of federal stimulus spending in the province shows blue ridings are awash in pork. In fact, more money — $162 million — is being

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by leewgrant
Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:40 pm
When I lived in Nova Scotia many years ago it was well known that if you wanted some booty you made sure that your MP was of the party that would form the government. Looks like things haven't changed.
by Pseudonym
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:42 pm
Do y'all call it pork-barrel spending up there too?
by leewgrant
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:57 pm
"Pseudonym" said
Do y'all call it pork-barrel spending up there too?

Yes, a long Canadian political tradition. In Nova Scotia the ability to spread the pork can be a big factor in getting an MP reelected. As no doubt it is elsewhere.

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